Sauces

Kale, Spinach & Pistachio Pesto.

Huge, I mean HUGE fans of pesto in my house. It is also a very easy way to get everyone to eat their veggies without a battle (this is a good thing coming from mom). Pesto is so good on pasta, eggs, fish, chicken, on pizza crust – the options are endless. It can be … Continue Reading »

Vegetable Orzo Salad with a Chobani Basil Dressing.

This was one of those recipes that purely came to mind while I was meandering through the farmer’s market on Tuesday. The freshness of all of the spring vegetables inspired me. I was beyond thrilled to find some golden beets, that are incredible if you get a chance to buy or taste them. And … Continue Reading »

When a vanilla balsamic reduction met up with red beets.

Okay I admit it, I’ve always been leery of the beet! I’m not sure why. The red hands, the production, or so I thought to cook them…. in my mind it just wasn’t worth it. Then, one day, I was pretty much forced to choose either tuna atop of a bed of greens or beets … Continue Reading »

Bolognese Sauce.

I remember traveling to Bologna, Italy with my husband. It was a very quaint, calm area after we had been to Florence, Rome and Venice. We enjoyed all of the wonderful culinary treats and especially their Bolognese sauce. From this, is my inspiration. Ingredients: 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 carrots, finely diced 1 medium … Continue Reading »

Raspberry Orange Rosemary Sauce.

I wanted to dress up my grilled pork chops and whipped up some raspberry orange sauce that just pushed it over the top. My kids cleared their plates! It is super easy and would be lovely on chicken or fish! Some times you just need to dress up your grilled meat and this fit the … Continue Reading »

Cilantro Spinach Lime Pesto.

Since I have received my Magimix by Robot-Coupe 3200 XL Food Processor, I knew I wanted to whip up some pesto in it. It’s a favorite! I chose the larger of the 3 bowls to prepare it because the cilantro is a bit of a wild herb. Everything tucked in nicely and I have to … Continue Reading »

Sea Salt Caramel Sauce.

Okay I don’t know about you, but one of my hand’s down weaknesses… sea salt caramel. I could eat my body weight in it if I had to. In fact when I made this, I knew it was nuclear hot and I still put a spoon in my mouth to try it! Ha ha! Lunatic, … Continue Reading »

Kale & Basil Pesto.

I found this recipe in my Vitamix cookbook. I was a bit suspect because I was worried that my girls would not like the flavor combination but I was totally wrong. Vitamin-packed and rich in beta carotene, vitamin K and C, lutein and rich in calcium. Still paired up with the traditional basil and … Continue Reading »

Vodka cream sauce.

Spent the entire afternoon at the pool catching up with an old friend. The kids hung out with friends. It was the perfect summer day. Then I had to snap back to reality when I got home & make dinner. Following the meatless Monday protocol, we had whole wheat pasta with a vodka cream sauce. … Continue Reading »

Grilled chicken topped with a lemon balsamic sauce.

LEMON addict warning! I have a problem. I grilled some chicken and thought a nice light, bright lemony sauce would be lovely paired with my pistachio-mint tabbouleh salad. Summer bright flavors! I grilled some breasts of chicken (seasoned only with salt and pepper). Grilled until thoroughly cooked. Set aside to rest for 6-8 minutes. Then … Continue Reading »